Tomohiro Yao

 As Executive Officer and Head of Americas / Europe of Nippon Life Insurance Company, Mr. Yao oversees business operations on those continents. He most recently worked as Executive Officer and Regional CEO for Asia Pacific of Nippon Life and Chairman of Nippon Life Asia Pacific (Regional HQ) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. 

 Since joining Nippon Life in 1995, Mr. Yao has held various senior leadership positions including General Manager of the Global Insurance Business Department and the Global Business Planning Department. These past positions provided him with extensive experience in international M&A. 

 He holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Kyoto University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.